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Rethinking Recruitment and Retention Goals

VQ Strategies

For decades, volunteer engagement was summed up in 3 Rs: “Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition.” As the field of volunteer engagement changes and advances, these three practices are evolving and being redefined as well. On the surface, successful recruitment has been defined as “filling all volunteer slots.”

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What Is Volunteerism? A Guide to the History & Benefits

Bloomerang

This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history. In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. Let’s take a closer look at this phenomenon!

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Retention Strategies for Different Types of Donors from Year End

Qgiv

Now is the time to build and refine your donor retention strategies to ensure that these year-end donors remain engaged and committed to your cause. Donor retention is a core component of a responsive fundraising strategy. That’s why tailoring your retention strategies to the different types of donors is essential.

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Engagement Analytics 101: Setting Your Association Up for Success

Association Analytics

Are you taking advantage of this important information, or are you still creating events, products, and activities based on what’s always been done? Be mindful not to overweigh activities that have limited opportunities for participation (i.e. Finally, you’ll want to consider the time decay of your offered activities.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

Get Fully Funded

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have.

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The Complete Volunteer Scheduling Checklist for Nonprofits

Top Nonprofits

As any volunteer manager knows, volunteer scheduling is a fundamental part of the day-to-day operations of all nonprofit volunteer programs. Knowing how, when, and where to break down the system of responsibilities for your volunteers will determine the quality of their experience as well as the success of your events.

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How to Start a Volunteer Program: 12 Steps for Success

Bloomerang

If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Define your volunteer roles.